Franklinton, Louisiana
October 11, 2018
6:00 p.m.
The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Wyble, John Breland, Matthew Tate, Alan McCain, Robert Boone, and Dewitt Perry. Absent: Lesley McKinley.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Matthew Tate.
Agenda Item #2 – Invocation
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 – Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 – Presentation on SRCL Grant – Stacey Breaud
Stacey Breaud presented to the board to explain the SRCL grant process, funding allocated and how the funds are currently being used. The Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant (SRCL) is a competitive grant designed to help districts adopt high quality curricula and implement high quality professional development. We applied for the competitive grant during the 17-18 school year. We applied for two separate grade bands: 6-8 and 9-12, and we were fully funded in both bands. We were awarded $120,514.00 for the 6-8 grade band and $160,686.00 for the 9-12 grade band. We are currently using the funds to implement high quality curricula (Guidebooks 2.0) and to provide in-depth professional development for teachers on how to effectively use the Guidebooks. We are also focusing on building capacity at each school site by training teachers to be Content Leaders. Content Leaders are participating in training with the LDOE to become content experts. They will be a resource for teachers in the future. They can help teachers on their campuses and lead professional development as needed.
Agenda Item #5 – Presentation on August 2018 financial statements (Lacy Burris).
Lacy Burris, Director of Finance, presented the August 2018 financial statements at the Monday night committee meeting for the following funds:
General Fund
School Lunch Fund
Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund
Agenda Item #6 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the September 13, 2018, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the September 13, 2018, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an increase in pay for School Board attorney (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve a $600.00 per month increase for the Board attorney effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to employ and approve a two year contract for Shannon Fowler, Principal, Enon Elementary School (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board employ and approve a two-year contract for Shannon Fowler, Principal, Enon Elementary School. Contract period: November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2020. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 – Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Shannon Fowler on all Enon Elementary School bank accounts and terminate withdrawal privileges for Jackie Boone on all Enon Elementary School bank accounts effective November 2, 2018 (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Shannon Fowler on all Enon Elementary School bank accounts and terminate withdrawal privileges for Jackie Boone on all Enon Elementary School bank accounts effective November 2, 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding improvements to the Franklinton High School baseball facilities (John Wyble).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve and fund 50% of the Franklinton High School baseball project not to exceed $30,000.00. John Wyble will make sure all conditions are met before going forward with project.
Roll call vote:
Dan Slocum – Yes
John Wyble – Yes
Bruce Brown – Yes
John Breland – Yes
Alan McCain – Yes
Matthew Tate – No
Robert Boone – Yes
Dewitt Perry – No
Lesley McKinley – Absent
Motion carried.
Agenda Item #11 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for a Fiscal Agency contract for a period of 2 years (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the quote from Hancock/Whitney Bank for Fiscal Agency for a period of 2 years effective November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2020 as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
No other quotes received.
Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on surplus equipment (Shane Smith).
No bids received.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the demolition of the old Franklinton Elementary School (Shane Smith).
It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the low bid from Mike Munna Construction, LLC, Chalmette, LA in the amount of $21,400.00 for the deconstruction of the old Franklinton Elementary School Building. Motion carried unanimously.
Other bids submitted:
Creel Brothers, Franklinton, LA $201,086.00
D. O. Fussell, Franklinton, LA $267,264.00
American Construction & Demolishing Company, Baton Rouge, LA $189,812.00
Heil Construction, Baton Rouge, LA $ 64,247.00
Budget Construction Services LLC, Metairie, LA $ 41,900.00
Stranco, Abita Springs, LA $116,534.00
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the demolition of the old Franklinton Elementary School Cafeteria (Shane Smith).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve the low bid from Mike Munna Construction, LLC, Chalmette, LA in the amount of $3,975.00 for the deconstruction of the old Franklinton Elementary School cafeteria. Motion carried unanimously.
Other bids submitted:
Creel Brothers, Franklinton, LA $ 22,572.66
D. O. Fussell, Franklinton, LA $ 61,400.00
American Construction & Demolishing Company, Baton Rouge, LA $ 19,500.00
Heil Construction, Baton Rouge, LA $ 6,478.00
Budget Construction Services LLC, Metairie, LA $ 4,200.00
Stranco, Abita Springs, LA $ 26,790.00
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EBBC – Emergency/Crisis Management; File: EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP); and File: JCDAF – Bullying and Hazing (Mary Jones).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EBBC – Emergency/Crisis Management; File: EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP); and File: JCDAF – Bullying and Hazing. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 – Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EBBB – School and Student Safety; and File: JCDAG – Threats of Terrorism or Violence (Mary Jones).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EBBB – School and Student Safety; and File: JCDAG – Threats of Terrorism or Violence. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Personnel Report (Mary Jones).
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Varnado School District: Laura Kemp, School Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective September 19, 2018.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Julie Dunbar, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective September 14, 2018.
Mt. Hermon School: Megan Hebert, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective September 28, 2018.
Pine School District: Tyler Jones, Bus Operator, Resignation effective October 12, 2018.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Jessica Thomas, School Food Service Worker, Resignation effective October 3, 2018.
TERMINATION
Enon Elementary School: Jack Jordan, School Custodian, Termination effective October 9, 2018.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Mt. Hermon School: Sabrina Lourigan Thomas, Literacy Paraprofessional TO Regular Teacher effective October 1, 2018 (Replacing Megan Hebert).
EMPLOY
Franklinton Jr. High School: Patricia Alford, Regular Teacher, Employ effective September 24, 2018 (Replacing Julie Dunbar).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Anita Marie Warren, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective September 28, 2018.
Franklinton High School: Deborah Adams, Part Time Critical Shortage Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant, Employ effective October 1, 2018 through May 24, 2019.
Mt. Hermon School: Haley Jones, Accountant I – School Clerk, Employ effective October 3, 2018 (Replacing Priscilla Garcia).
Mt. Hermon School: Cherie Smith, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective October 1, 2018 (Replacing Sabrina Lourigan Thomas).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Heidi Vickers, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective October 8, 2018 (Replacing Jessica Thomas).
Varnado High School: Michael Gibson, Regular High School Teacher, Employ effective October 12, 2018.
Agenda Item #18 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Shane Smith).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve the transportation adjustments as follows:
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton School District: Extend the route of Melaney Rauch 2.6 miles one way to pick up students on 13th Avenue. Effective date: September 12, 2018.
Deduct 8 miles one way from the route of Loretta Stafford. Students no longer on route on Archie Wallace Road. Effective date: September 10, 2018.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Superintendent’s Report
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board add to the agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action on providing Supplemental Medical Expense Insurance for employees enrolled in the Pelican HRA1000 Health Plan for 2019 and providing Group Limited Indemnity Insurance for employees enrolled in the Pelican HSA775 Health Plan for the 2019 Health Plan Year. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board provide Supplemental Medical Expense Insurance for employees enrolled in the Pelican HRA1000 Health Plan for 2019 and providing Group Limited Indemnity Insurance for employees enrolled in the Pelican HSA775 Health Plan for the 2019 Health Plan Year. Motion carried unanimously.
Parapro exam will be given on December 12th at 8:30 a.m. in the Technology Building.
Shane Smith went over the procedures for bus accidents.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board add to the agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bus operator pay for extracurricular activities. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve effective immediately, Bus Operators who drive a Washington Parish School System owned bus for extracurricular activities would be paid a rate of $20 per hour. This rate only applies to Bus Operator Employees and does not apply to other employees who may drive a bus for extracurricular activities (such as coaches, teacher, etc.). Motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Hugh Craft – LSBA President passed away.
Agenda Item #20 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
The Board congratulated Shannon Fowler, Principal, Enon Elementary School.
The Board wished all football teams safe travels.
Cecealine Tate spoke to the Board concerning extracurricular trips for bus operators.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Matthew Tate, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary